Lauren Dorsett, M.S., MCHES
Assistant Director
As Assistant Director, Lauren guides the Health Promotion staff in every endeavor. Lauren earned both her Bachelor of Science in Community Health and her Master of Science in Health Education from Texas A&M University and has 11 years of health education experience. She builds curriculum, develops programming, monitors assessment efforts, and supervises and advises students and staff. Lauren is especially proud of her efforts in shaping Health Promotion's mission, vision, purpose, and goals; developing a strategic plan for the direction of the office; and opening opportunities for staff to grow professionally. She loves seeing how far Health Promotion's reach spans across the university, the community, and beyond! In her free time, Lauren loves spending time with her family and watching her children grow and learn. Her hobbies include reading fiction and romance novels and admiring the art of hand lettering.
Denise Crisafi, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator of Interpersonal Violence Prevention
Dr. Denise Crisafi is the Program Coordinator of Interpersonal Violence Prevention in the Office of Health Promotion. Dr. Crisafi received her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Central Florida where her research specialized in intimate partner violence prevention, gender-based discrimination, community-based prevention programming, poverty and homelessness, and public policy. She also received her M.A. in Applied Sociology-Domestic Violence Track and B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She joined Texas A&M University in 2018 following her role as the Community Partnerships Coordinator for the Orange County Take Stock in Children program, a non-profit organization operating in connection with Valencia State College. Previously, she also served as the Coordinator of Research and Civic Engagement in The Burnett Honors College at the University of Central Florida. Within Health Promotion, she is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of interpersonal violence prevention programming; working with campus and community partners to bring awareness to interpersonal violence prevention campaigns, events, and resources; developing training materials and delivering training sessions; and supervising the outstanding work of the Interpersonal Violence Prevention Specialists. Outside of work, she has a vast appreciation for locally sourced food and wineries, music, independent film, and art. She enjoys any opportunity to travel and explore new places.
Sarah Beth Heiar, M.S.
Program Coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Prevention
Sarah Beth is the Program Coordinator for Alcohol & Drug Prevention. She received her BA in Strategic Communication from the University of Arkansas Little Rock and her MS in Food Science, Nutrition & Health Promotion from Mississippi State University. Previously she was the Fitness and Adaptive Recreation Coordinator at Arizona State University, where she was also an Adjunct Faculty member for the Physical Activity Classes program within the education department. She joined Texas A&M in 2018 and is responsible for the oversight of all alcohol and other drug prevention and education efforts. Outside of work she enjoys anything fitness-related, but especially swimming, weight-lifting, and hiking.
Marigold Hudock, M.S.
Health Promotion Specialist
Marigold serves as a Health Promotion Specialist for the office. Originally born in San Antonio, Texas, Marigold attended The University of Texas at Austin for her undergraduate degree and received a Bachelor of Arts in Plan II and English. She then switched school loyalties and became an Aggie at Texas A&M University where she received a Master of Science in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education. Marigold's previous experience and expertise includes advising student groups, violence prevention, and building and facilitating curriculum. Her main duties in Health Promotion include alcohol and other drug prevention, overseeing the implementation of the LessThanUThink campaign, and advising the Aggie Recovery Community. The best parts of her job are the students she works with and empowering them to achieve their goals. In her spare time, Marigold can be found at local dog parks with her chunky and funky dog, Saucy the basset hound.
Kaysey Aguilar, MPH, CHES
Health Promotion Specialist
Kaysey serves as a Health Promotion Specialist for the Health Promotion office. After graduating from the University of Texas - Pan American with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, she came to the Texas A&M School of Public Health to pursue a Master's degree in Health Promotion. In addition to Biology and Health Promotion, Kaysey has also taken classes in Psychology and has a strong interest in health behavior and mental health. Throughout her time in higher education, she has engaged in public health research, volunteering, and work, developing an understanding of community needs and how to address them. When not working to improve Aggie health, you can find her reading, doing crafts, studying Spanish, or learning interesting skills and facts.
Suzanne Swierc, MPH, CHES
Health Promotion Specialist
Suzanne joined the Health Promotion team in 2017 with nearly five years of health education experience. Suzanne holds a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Foods from Texas State University and a master’s degree in Public Health from Texas A&M University. Some of her roles in Health Promotion include overseeing the Sex in the Dark program, advising two student organizations (The Sex Project and the College Diabetes Network), and working with students one-on-one to reach their wellness-related goals. Suzanne particularly enjoys learning about and teaching sexual health, nutrition, and healthy sleep. Suzanne is a proud Hufflepuff who also enjoys making friends, public speaking, giving presentations, and leading trainings. Suzanne teaches 2nd grade religion at church and is also an accomplished seamstress. She loves baking, dancing, reading, and Taylor Swift.
Taylor Tyson, M.Ed.
Interpersonal Violence Prevention Specialist
Taylor serves as a Violence Prevention Specialist in the office. She is originally from Michigan and completed her Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University. She then went south to complete her Master's in Higher Education Counseling with a concentration in Student Affairs from Clemson University. She has spent time working in Sheffield, England and Sydney, Australia before making College Station home. She is currently working on a Graduate Certificate Program in Diversity, Social Justice, and Inclusion, through the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Her main responsibilities include designing, implementing, and evaluating presentations and workshops around sexual violence prevention. She also advises Aggie Elevate. In her free time, Taylor can be found outdoors with her dachshund, Sven or traveling to somewhere new.
Angela C. Guerra
Administrative Associate
Angela has been working in an educational environment for the past 15 years, from working with preschool, public school, and the last three years with Texas A&M. She recently completed a certificate program through Texas A&M University to help further her career. Students are her passion and being an advocate for any child/student who wants to succeed. She is a proud parent of three beautiful, grown children. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, home decorating and decorating shows, and doing the little things for her own kids just to see them smile.
Student Staff
Pictured (L to R): Allison Bryant, Kayla Hood, and Taelor Robinson
Taelor Robinson
Graduate Assistant
Taelor serves as the Graduate Assistant in the office. Originally from Round Rock, Texas, Taelor is a graduate student in the Master of Science in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education (SAAHE) program. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Texas A&M University. Taelor's areas of interest are holistic wellness, identity development, transition, and retention. Within Health Promotion, she is responsible for facilitating Alcohol Education Workshops and Drug Education Workshops, and presenting to student groups. Outside of work, Taelor enjoys exploring new restaurants, spending time with friends, and traveling.
Megan Buck, M.S., CHES
Program Assistant
Megan has been with Health Promotion for almost three and a half years. She graduated with a Master of Science in Health Education in May 2019 and a Bachelor of Science in Health with a minor in Sociology in May 2017. Megan is excited to continue working with Health Promotion over the summer until another position comes her way. Her passions include bisexual health, health literacy/communication, and sexuality. She is fascinated by science and research and aims to decrease health disparities through her work in the field. Megan loves iced coffee, interior design, the McElroys, Armchair Expert, and hip hop.
Lu Chen, M.S.
Practicum Student
Lu is a second year graduate student in Public Health at Texas A&M University with a concentration in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Lu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Fitness and a Master’s degree in Nutrition Science. Within Health Promotion, she is responsible for a Ring Dunk assessment project including data analysis and literature reviews. Lu intends to use her nutrition and statistics background to better inform society on topics such as obesity and healthy living in the older population. Outside of work, Lu loves swimming, hiking, and reading.
Allison Bryant
Student Assistant
Allison is a Junior Allied Health major with a Women’s and Genders Studies minor from Houston, Texas. She is a member of a women’s organization, Texas A&M Legacies working to empower women in the Bryan/College Station community. She is also serving as the Director of Fundraising for Aggie Miracle, raising money for life-saving equipment at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. After college, Allison is pursuing a career in Women’s and Children’s Health. Allison loves bad karaoke, spending time outdoors, and her dog, Leonidas.
Kayla Hood
Student Assistant
Kayla Hood is a Junior Psychology major with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies from Houston, TX. She is a director for the MSC Carter G. Woodson Black Awareness Committee (WBAC), which serves to expose Texas A&M’s campus to the different issues that African Americans face around the world as well as educate and explore ways in which our community can become more united. She is also one of the founding members of A&M’s chapter of the Aggie Triota National Honor Society for Women’s and Gender Studies. Once Kayla graduates, she plans to obtain her Master’s degree in Student Affairs for Higher Education and work to promote student success and wellness on college campuses. Her interests include mental health, human sexuality, and interpersonal violence prevention. Kayla absolutely loves her family, friends, and chocolate.